Obituaries January - February, 1910

Contributed by Linda Carpenter

Preston Honeycutt, aged 88 years, 10 months and 28
days died at his home, near Shakle Island, January 14, 1910. He was married
to Miss Martha Dorris in the year 1845. To this union were born four children,
two of whom survive. His first wife having died, he was married to Miss Ellen
Dorris about the year 1860, to which union were born eight children, all
of whom are living and attended the funeral. Of the first marriage living
are Messrs Taylor and Sam Honeycutt of Gallatin, Route 4, the latter, D.
R. and Jas. Honeycutt of Nashville, Mrs. Sion Evans, of Watertown, Mrs. Mattie
Hooper, Mrs. Joe Palmer, Miss Alice, William and Plum Honeycutt of
Hendersonville, R 3. " Uncle Press," as he was familiarly known professed
religion in his young days and united with New Hope Baptist Church in 1865,
where he lived a consistent and consecrated member until he died. Funeral
services were conducted in Beech Church, Saturday the 15th by Rev. S. Sylavanus
Dorris of Greenbrier and Wm. Wilkes, his pastor, in the presence of a concourse
of friends and relatives, his six sons: Messrs Z. T., Sam, D. R., Wm., Plum
and James acting as pall-bearers. In the death of "Uncle Press" shackle Island
community lost one of its best and most peaceable citizens.

(Thursday, January 20, 1910)

Oliver Mosley

Oliver, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mosley,
died at their home in Hatton Tract Monday, Jan. 10, aged four years and ten
months. His death was due to complication of diseases. The burial occurred
at the Gallatin Cemetery the following day. Mr. and Mrs. Mosley desire to
hereby express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for many kindnesses
shown during the illness of their child.

(Thursday, January 20, 1910)

Death By Suicide

Bud Absher, a merchant and prominent citizen of Allen
County, Ky., living near the Sumner County line, committed suicide by shooting
himself Tuesday evening, dying yesterday morning. He made an unsuccessful
attempt to kill himself several weeks ago by drinking carbolic acid, but
became strangled and his life was saved. Despondency over business matters
is supposed to have been the cause of the rash act, coupled with bad health.
He leaves a wife and several children, one son teaching school near home.
He was about 45 years old and a member of Mt. Olive Methodist
Church.

(Thursday, January 20, 1910)

Obituary

On Sunday night, January 2, at 12 o'clock the angel
of death crept silently and sweetly into the home of Bro. J. B. Hunnicutt,
and whispered to that true, loving wife and mother, "Thy work is finished,
I've come to bear thy soul thro' the gates of the New Jerusalem and to that
city not made with hands." Then softly and sweetly she at once yielded to
the becoming call of God and was borne away. Her life was that of a beautiful
consistent Christian lady, and her home seemed to be one of peace and happiness,
constantly devoting her time to the interest of her husband and children,
her friends and neighbors always being thoughtful of the comforts and pleasures
of others, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Mrs. Hunnicutt
professed a religion in early life and lived a good Christian woman until
her death, being fifty-two years of age. She will be sadly missed in her
community, but it was God's will to call her home, and may we ever be ready
to say, "The Lord's will be done, not mine." The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Wm. Wilkes. After the funeral her mortal remains were quietly laid
to rest at Beech Cemetery. She leaves a husband and seven children, and many
other friends and relatives to mourn her loss. May the richest blessings
of God rest upon the bereaved family, and may they be comforted by the sweet
thought that mother is resting in peace and love with Jesus in Heaven, for
blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. A Friend.

(Thursday, January 27, 1910)

Miss Hattie Stinson

The death of Miss Hattie Stinson daughter of the late
Robert Stinson, formerly of Bethpage, occurred at the home of her mother
at Castalian Spgs. Sunday. The burial took place at Bethpage the following
day. Miss Stinson was seventeen years old and had been a sufferer from
consumption for several months. She had been a member of the church for some
time.

(Thursday, January 27, 1910)

Dies at Santa Rosa

Mrs. Maria Solomon, daughter of the late Alex Williams
of Gallatin, died Jan. 21 at Santa Rosa, Cal. The deceased was raised in
this county and was the wife of Perrin Solomon formerly of Gallatin. She
was about 75 years of age and had lived in Santa Rosa for many years. She
is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Wyatt Oats of Santa Rosa.

(Thursday, January 27, 1910)

Died in Texas

News has reached here of the death Mrs. Mary Thornhill
which occurred at the home of her daughter in Waxahachie, Texas, on Jan.
12. She was about 72 years of age and was the wife of Sam Thornhill, formerly
of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Thornhill were once residents of Gallatin where
they had many friends. Mrs. Thornhill has lived in Texas for about 25 years.
She was a sister of Judge S. F. Wilson and is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. T. W. Wright of the 15th district of this county and Mrs. Bettie Kelher
of Waxahachie.

(Thursday, January 27, 1910)

A Prominent Physician

Passes to His Reward After a Long and Useful Life in
His Profession

Dr. R. Nuckols, a prominent physician and citizen of
the Station Camp neighborhood, died suddenly at his home Monday night. He
had been in ill health for some time being a sufferer from Bright's disease,
but recently had been much improved and was able to ride out on his farm.
Death came suddenly after he had retired Monday night. Dr, Nuckols was 72
years of age and was born and raised in Robertson County. He came to Station
Camp 43 years ago and there he has since resided. He was a Confederate soldier
having served as assistant surgeon in the 30th Tennessee Regiment. At the
close of the war he returned to his home and resumed the practice of his
profession. He was a genial gentleman of strong convictions and sterling
worth whose presence will be missed in his community. The burial took place
in the Gallatin Cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

(Thursday, February 3, 1910)

Entered Into Peaceful Rest

Benjamin C. Bond Dies at His Home in Gallatin
Saturday

Benjamin C. Bond, died at his home in South Gallatin,
Saturday morning at 4 o'clock. His death was due to the infirmities of old
age. The deceased was born in Williamson County August 20, 1825. He removed
to Sumner County about fifty years ago and was married to Miss Jennie Elizabeth
Escue, sister of Frank Escue on February 22, 1860. Mrs. Bond survives her
husband. To them were born six children, all of whom survive, as follows:
Messrs W. F. and D. M. Bond, Mrs. Montgomery Dugger and Misses Alice, Fannie
and Ola Bond. Mr. Bond was a devout Christian gentleman, having united himself
in early manhood to the Old Ridge Presbyterian Church in Williamson County.
He had been an esteemed member of the Gallatin Presbyterian Church for many
years. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock by Dr. R. M. DuBose of the Presbyterian Church. The burial
followed at the Gallatin Cemetery.